The global influence of a sports figure such as LeBron James can never understated. One of his fans, Caleb Williams, showcased it once again on the national stage with his tribute while donning James’ cleats. The endeavors of the $2,600,000 prospect bore fruit as it caught the attention of the Los Angeles Lakers star.

The gesture further showcased the impact of the 38-year-old on the American culture. The NBA superstar returned the favor in his own style as the interaction warmed the hearts of the supporters.

How did Caleb Williams show his respect to LeBron James?

USC Trojans maintained their unbeaten streak in NCAA football with the recent 48-41 away win over the Colorado Buffaloes. They won their fifth straight game of the season as their starman Williams stole the show. During the match, he even imitated LeBron’s gesture of crowing himself to assert his dominance on the field.

This tribute attracted the eyes of the 4-time NBA champion as he shared it from his Instagram story. By mentioning the youngster with the caption, “Ayyyyeeeee!!!!!,”?he displayed his love for the 21-year-old. Later, it also became public knowledge that the fanboy was wearing LeBron IV cleats during the game.

This further melted the 19-time All-Star’s heart as he admired it with the caption, “SICK!!!!!!”. Williams was considered a top talent for the draft pick, and he proved it yet again for his team. So James was bound to notice his gameplay. He called the quarterback a future NFL star, appreciating the qualities of a $2.6 million star.

In the midst of pre-season preparations, the Lakers forward never shied away from showing love to greatness. With the USC starting their campaign commandingly, the Laker Nation can only hope for one thing.

A dominant start from the Los Angeles Lakers

The standard of the squad in the past few seasons has not been up to the expectations. After missing out on the playoffs in 2022, they struggled in the initial phase of the previous season too. Though they recovered well late in their journey, the team fell short eventually.

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Thus, the supporters would be hoping for something better this season. Perhaps, an impactful start to the season with a roster that’s been deemed a title contender. No one can rule out the possibility of that with LeBron James by their side.

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